US Bridges

Cleburne CR 79 over Wilburn Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N. SH 110 · Structure no. 000000000004732

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleburne CR 79 over Wilburn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleburne CR 79 over Wilburn Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2014. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCleburne CR 79
CrossesWilburn Creek
Location0.4 MI N. SH 110
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51181, -91.89224
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic328 by 2014
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleburne CR 79 over Wilburn Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleburne CR 79 over Wilburn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Cleburne CR 79 over Wilburn Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cleburne CR 79 over Wilburn Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cleburne CR 79 over Wilburn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.